Glad to hear this. We visited Durbar Square last February and the current living goddess was brought to the window to wave to us down in the courtyard. It seemed very sad for her to be cooped up in that dark building. It must be a very lonely childhood.

These days most Kumari can go home often and have a normal childhood. Only on the festival days, they are dressed as Kumari and do the job. The main Kumari of Kathmandu however still live in Kumari ghar but I heard she is entertained with friends and visits every day.